Chapter 4

Britt stood up and grabbed her throat. She took a few minutes to fully catch her breath. "Alright. I'll tell you what I know. You're not real. You're just some character on this show called Once Upon a Time. You're Regina, The Evil Queen. Your parents were Henry and Cora. Your mother only wanted power and she wanted you to be queen. She used magic on you as a child and you hated magic at first. You were engaged to the stable boy, Daniel, but your mother killed him. She ripped his heart out. You've hated Snow White ever since. I grew up in the real world where there's technology and science and a bunch of other things. You are going to cast a curse and strip everybody of their happy endings."

Regina said, "No one knows about Daniel."

"I do because of tv. I'm serious Regina. I was sleeping on my couch minding my own business when I ended up here. Somehow I got sucked into this world," Britt said. "You think I want to be here. I want to go home."

"Never mind what you want for the time being," Regina snapped. "Tell me, how am I portrayed in your land?"

"Vicious, cruel, jealous of Snow's beauty and that's why you want to kill her," Britt said. "Not too many people like you in our world. But this show helps people understand you. Look, now that I've told you the truth, figure out a way to get me home."

"Since you've told me my life story. Let me hear everything about you. You aren't going anywhere," Regina responded.

"Seriously?" she questioned. Regina put up her hand in a threatening manner. "Fine. I'll give."

"You already know that I was the disappointing child. I lost Patrick to Sabrina because she doted on Emma," she said. "Anyway, my mother was a doctor who fell in love with a psycho. I was asked by my mother to trap Patrick basically. I was supposed to use my beauty and that worked out well," she said sarcastically. "Then I ended up moving in with them because I was going to have a baby but then I lost it. Now I'm the ostracized doctor at the hospital. I listened to my mother which was stupid. She is worse than me. At least I have a conscience. Now, that's all."

Regina tapped her chin. "Maybe I can get you home," she said. "Let me work on it. But Britt, don't lie to me again or I won't be so...nice." Regina waved her hand so Britt could leave. Britt left and Regina vanished afterwards.

Hours later, Regina barged into Britt's room. "I found a way."

"How?" she asked urgently.

"This," she said conjuring up a piece of paper. She handed it to Britt. "It will take you where you need to be."

Britt walked around and Regina gave a smile. "It's too your liking," Regina said. Britt nodded yes. "Excellent."

Regina left her alone and went to her room. She saw the mirror come to life. "Aren't you leaving something out?"

"Of course. She has no idea of the surprise I have."

The next day...

Britt woke up in her apartment and she heard the shower running. "Im home. She actually did it." She saw Felix come to the living room half dressed.

"You're finally up," he deadpanned.

"Good morning to you too. How long was I sleep for?" Britt asked.

"Over ten hours. You must have drunk yourself into a stupor. Not that I blame you," he said. "Just lock the door after I leave."

Britt watched him go and plopped back down on the couch. She got ready herself. She heard a knock on the door. She opened it and her heart stopped.

"Hello Britt," Regina said. "It's me. I thought I'd surprise you and see this world for myself."

Britt shut the door in her face. "I'm not dreaming. This is the real world. When I open the door, she'll be gone." She opened the door and she was still there.

"No need to be rude," she said walking into the apartment. Regina looked around the apartment. It reminded her of a home she probably would have shared with Daniel. "How quaint. Cheer up Britt. This is going to be fun."